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Debbie Dragon's Articles in Credit

  • Credit Vs. Debit: Which Is Better?
    Most people either personally own or at least know about credit cards. Credit cards are small, rectangular pieces of plastic that can be used to purchase items in stores and on the Internet in place of cash. All of the many different types of credit cards in existence come with very specific and individual credit terms and conditions that state when payments must be made on credit balances, how much interest must be paid on out-standing credit balances, and what will happen t...
  • Evaluating Credit Card Processing Companies
    There are numerous credit card processing companies to choose from, each offering different features and fees. Choosing a company to process your customer's credit card payments can be a daunting task, and sometimes you'll experience difficulties both looking for a merchant account provider and then afterwards- if you make the wrong selection!

    Many banks will deny small business applications for merchant accounts because they don't want to take the risk. Most small busin...
  • Give The Holiday Season A Little Credit
    Falling into the trap of overspending on credit cards during the holiday season is never a good thing as far as your wallet is concerned, but wise spending with credit during your holiday shopping can be really beneficial.

    If you already have excessive credit card debt, using credit to make your holiday gift purchases is likely not in your best interest. On the other hand, if you’ve been careful with your spending and you want to use credit cards for your purchases- here i...
  • On-Line Credit Applications Are Fast And Easy
    Gone are the days of waiting several days or weeks to be approved for a credit card. While it is still possible to apply for credit via “snail mail,” it is now more common than ever to apply for any type of credit via the Internet. With the help of the Internet, it’s possible to apply for and receive approval on a line of credit in a matter of seconds or minutes.

    Many wonder whether or not it is safe to apply for credit via the Internet due to the fact that so much persona...
  • Contact-Less Payment With Credit Cards?
    An embedded radio chip in credit cards could change the way we use our plastic friends when making purchases in retail establishments. The magnetic strips we’ve become accustomed to on the backs of our credit cards are sharing the small surface area with something called “radio frequency identification”, otherwise known as RFID, and may someday make “swiping” credit cards a thing of the past. The RFID system would let credit card users hold their card within an inch or two of...
  • Hidden Credit Card Fees
    By federal laws, credit card fees cannot actually be "hidden" from consumers, but that doesn't mean that all credit card users fully understand how they are charged or what instances will result in fees or increases to existing rates. Sometimes, the fees are provided in the small print of the back of your statements, or only in the account disclosure statement you receive when you first open the account- so it's easy to over look the fine details of credit card fees- and that...
  • Stop Receiving Credit Card Offers
    How many times per week does your mailbox contain an offer for a pre-approved credit card? If you're like most people, you are receiving between two and ten pre-approved credit card offers each and every week! In a time when everything is being made from recycled materials in an effort to help save our environments from excessive waste products that are filling up our landfills and polluting our earth- you probably find the number of pre-approved credit offers a big waste of ...
  • Line Of Credit Or Loan?
    When you need cash, is it better to obtain a line of credit or get a loan? The answer depends mainly upon your self discipline and what you plan on using the money for. If you want to make fixed payments over a specific period of time, then a traditional loan is your best option. If you prefer to have a line of credit that you can use whenever you need to as long as you have money available, then a line of credit is probably the route you want to take.

    Loans work in the sa...
  • Use Credit Cards Wisely During The Holiday Season
    When November rolls around every year, stores begin advertising like crazy, and people start getting in the mood to shop. Just about everyone has a list of people for whom gifts must be purchased, and the only way to accomplish this is obviously to spend money. Unfortunately, many people see the holiday season as a good excuse to put all purchases and expenses on a credit card because they don’t have enough cash on hand to pay for everything all at once.

    The holiday season...
  • Tips For Avoiding Credit Fraud
    There are a variety of ways that thieves can get your information and use your cards to make purchases. Here are a few of the more common ways:

    You pay for dinner at the restaurant with your credit card. Your waitress takes the card to the register, processes the transaction and returns it. What you didn't see was the copy of your card details that she made, and later used it to make purchases online and by phone!

    You can't believe your luck when you get a mailing that ...
  • Transferring A Credit Card Balance
    Are you staring at that attractive advertisement for switching credit card companies by transferring your balance from one card to another? While many of these offers are truly great deals, balance transfers and card-switching is not something to jump into, eager as you may be. You need to do your homework first: Do enough research and investigating in order to determine whether it in fact is worth it or a good idea to make the transfer.

    First, find out if it is in fact wo...
  • Getting Your First Credit Card
    Many times people who have never had a credit card or any other form of credit think that the banks will turn them down for lack of credit history. While this may be true in some cases, no credit does not mean you have "bad credit", and provided you have a steady income, chances are you will be able to obtain a credit card.

    In fact, there are many banks that routinely offer Visa or MasterCard credit cards to first time applicants. Everyone must establish a credit history s...
  • Teaching Children About Credit Cards
    Young Children Do Not Understand the Concept of Credit Cards

    It’s the 21st century, and most of the kids living in the United States are constantly watching their parents put a cute little plastic card into an automated teller machine and seeing the machine instantly spit out a wad of cash. It’s like magic! A machine that gives money whenever anybody wants it!

    The concept of “the money that comes out of an ATM really comes from a bank account that holds money which was ...
  • What Is A Home Equity Line Of Credit?
    Anybody who owns a home may qualify for a home equity line of credit. A home equity line of credit can be used for any number of things, including paying for expensive renovations intended for the home, consolidating credit card debt, paying off large loans, or for having cash on hand.

    The limit on a home equity line of credit usually depends on how much a house is worth versus the dollar amount of the mortgage(s) currently on the home. The amount, or limit, may be a few t...
  • Understanding Credit Card Terms
    Credit Card Terms are Easy to Learn and Understand

    Anyone who does not understand how a credit card works - including purchasing items with it, reading the monthly billing statements, and knowing the rules for payments - should not own a credit card. However, credit card terms and details on how to responsibly own a credit card are easy to learn.

    There are several terms associated with credit cards that often appear on literature that come with credit card applications ...
  • Be Smart With A Credit Card And Use It Wisely
    Owning a credit card is something that can be a very positive thing… as long as it is used responsibly. There are many ways for people to use credit cards to their advantage, but there are also ways for credit cards to get people into financial trouble. By following a few simple tips related to managing credit card usage, a credit card can be a very beneficial piece of plastic to own.

    Establishing Credit
    For anyone who has never before owned any sort of credit card and ha...
  • Choose A Credit Card Based On Its Terms And Conditions
    Almost everybody receives numerous credit card offer letters in their mailboxes at least once a week… if not every single day. The envelopes usually contain some sort of wording like, "This is the last chance!" or, "Offer Expires Soon!"

    With so many pieces of mail arriving on a frequent basis, all written with similar "rush" tones, it's hard to figure out which one is really a genuinely good offer. It can be tough to compare the differences between potential credit card ac...
  • Determine Your Credit Card Style
    Life styles are what make people unique. The way we wear our hair, the type of clothing and fashion we prefer, and the selection of decorations within our homes all makes up an individual’s style. The type of credit card we choose, and how we use it is also part of our individual "financial style".

    As people grow from children to adults, they often are seen imitating what they see their parents and close circle of friends doing. Just walk through the halls of any middle sc...
  • How Many Credit Cards Should I Have?
    Enticing credit card offers fill the mailboxes of thousands of Americans every day. Accompanied by amazing offers of zero percent interest for six months and no fees for balance transfers, 15% to 20% off your first purchase, discount hotel rates and free movie tickets, the list goes on and on. And on impulse we fall to our knees and sign on the dotted line without thinking about just how much another credit card will affect our families, our credit histories, or our financial...
  • Getting Out Of Credit Disaster Mindsets
    It's no secret why so many Americans are in debt up to their eyebrows. The moment a teenager reaches his or her eighteenth birthday; if not sooner, credit card companies begin sending offers for credit cards. Some of the offers are extremely tempting, screaming promotional and introductory rates of 0% for the first six months, or balance transfer rates designed to help you save money on existing debt. Many first time credit card users are not fully aware of the problems that...
  • Credit Counseling Agencies: Good Or Bad?
    There are many different opinions from financial experts and consumers regarding the use of Credit Counseling Agencies in order to help get out of debt. Some will tell you it's the best thing you can do for yourself when you've gotten into uncontrolled debt, while others will warn you to stay as far away from a credit counseling agency as possible. How can you make the decision whether or not to work with an agency or not?

    Research

    If you are considering signing with a ...
  • Making Sense Of Your Credit Card Statement
    Whether you are new to the world of credit cards, or a seasoned veteran, understanding the information in your credit card statement can be confusing. There is a lot of information packed onto a single page, and if you’ve never taken the time to review your statement in detail, it may be a good idea for you to do so. That way you are more likely to notice if there are any abnormalities with a statement that might indicate identity theft or merchant errors.

    The statement sh...
  • Three Steps To Repairing Your Credit
    Have you spent a little more (or a lot more) than you should have with credit? Most American’s have several credit cards with a few thousand dollars in debt racked up, as well as car or personal loans. When you combine these payments with your every day living expenses, it can be really hard to get yourself out of debt. Here are 3 steps you can take right now, to get on the road to repairing your credit.

    1. Thanks to changes in federal laws, every citizen in the United Sta...
  • Credit Cards And Personal Budgeting
    When you apply for and receive a credit card, you will want to take the time to create a detailed budget for your family’s finances. Without a budget, and without carefully planning the credit card expenses, you could fall into the credit trap that many individuals have found themselves in. Swimming in a sea of debt that they have no way of getting out of. Having a credit card is a wonderful way to ensure that you have access to funds in the event of an emergency, or for use ...
  • Credit Card Usage Explained
    How often have you seen someone going through their wallet searching for a credit card in the checkout line- and were shocked by the number of cards they had in their wallet? Credit cards can be used as a form of identification when applying for a major purchase, or when renting a car; and they can be used for convenient purchases that you won’t have to pay for until a month after you buy them.

    Except, that’s not how it usually happens. Typically, people who have an abunda...
  • Disputing Credit Card Charges
    Let’s imagine for a moment that you’ve just received your credit card bill in the mail, and you think the only purchase you made with it the previous month was at the gas station. What do you do then, when you find three purchases at Old Navy, and a bunch of other purchases you know you didn’t make?

    Do you know what rights you have regarding fraudulent purchases on a credit card in your name? How about your rights if you purchased an item with a credit card, but never rece...
  • Frequent Flyer Credit Cards
    If you are a person who needs to travel often for business or personal reasons, you would probably benefit from using a credit card with frequent flyer benefits. Many airlines are currently offering their own credit cards to help travelers earn money towards travel tickets. Additionally, major credit card companies often have rewards programs in the form of “frequent flyer miles”, or discounts on flight packages, and sometimes even a buy one, get one offer for flight tickets....
  • Credit Card Security
    This is the age of plastic money. It's not uncommon for the typical consumer in the western world to go weeks at a time without ever handling a coin or bill. Everything we need is available to us with the simple "swik-swik' sound of a credit card sliding through a reader. Supplies for the office, flowers for the wife, meals and drinks out, and an endless supply of useful products available for sale through the Internet can all be bought with naught a cent to be seen.

    The ...
  • Prepaid Credit Cards.
    Prepaid credit cards are new twists on the popularity of plastic money. The name says it all. They are cards that function just like credit cards in nearly all aspects, but you have to pay the spending limit upfront. It's like a prepaid phone card you can use to buy anything at all.

    There are a lot of benefits to a prepaid credit card, as well as many different applications for the technology. The most obvious benefit is that you can't go over your limit. There is no such...
  • Advantages Of Using A Credit Card For Monthly Expenses
    A credit card can be a great tool for managing your monthly living expenses. Using your credit card to charge all of your bills and purchases can make life easier. When used wisely, this approach can save time and help you maximize your credit card’s rewards program.

    Establish a budget

    The first step to successfully implementing this strategy is to set up a monthly budget. When you set limits for yourself, you can be sure not to charge more on your card than you can pay...

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